A name suited for either a soap opera or the next poker pro out of Sweden, Magnuson bounced between Triple-A Sacramento and Oakland for much of the year before being dealt to the Blue Jays during the winter. His size and decent strikeout rates could translate well to a mid-to-late inning relief role, particularly against righties, but his 2011 season was cut short by a bout of shoulder tendinitis. Look for him to join the competition for the Jays' final bullpen spots during spring training upon returning to the club that originally drafted him.

2011

The 6-foot-7 righty might be on the verge of putting everything together following a nice season at Double-A New Hampshire (7.7 K/9IP, 6.3 K/BB). He's allowed just three homers in 145 innings since being moved to the bullpen two years ago and could compete for a bullpen spot this spring for the A's.